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Posted: Wednesday 27 August, 2008
I think our RIR / LS broody has given up. When I came home this evening, the egg was out on the ground, all the food was eaten and she shot out for corn. She's gone to bed in the broody coop tonight, so we'll see what she's like in the morning.
I can't blame her - I know she can't count to 21 but she must know she's been there a long time.
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Dalmore, Station Road,
Barry, Angus. DD7 7RS.
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